Senior Software Engineer in Test, Python

Roku; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global access to mental health support

Retirement options, including 401(k)

Vacation and personal time off

Job summary

A leading streaming platform company is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Greater Manchester. The role involves developing test automation solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance standards are met. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of QA automation experience, with expertise in Selenium and Python. Benefits include competitive health support and a dynamic workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a QA Automation senior-level role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful test automation strategies.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design principles, and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and customers to specialize in the field.
• Plan, create, and implement test automation solutions.
• Ensure the application meets compliance, security, and audit requirements.

Skills

Test automation using Selenium/Python

Selenium/Java

pytest frameworks

JavaScript/TypeScript

Cypress framework

MySQL databases

Tableau

Terraform

Apache Airflow

Jenkins

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Roku Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Senior Automation Engineer, Python

Roku Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Teamwork makes the stream work.Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

About the team

The Roku Enterprise Engineering team is seeking an experienced and versatile senior automation lead to develop a test platform which is used to run test automation against Enterprise Engineering applications and integration solutions. We develop internal solutions to automate and streamline business processes for the FP&A, People Analytics, and Supply Chain/Core Analytics teams. Our work includes a suite of web-based applications and Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) that facilitate integration between third-party systems. Given that we handle sensitive and confidential data, maintaining the highest standards of quality is essential.

About the role

As a lead, you consider yourself a platform services automation developer and developing innovative solutions using modern software frameworks and paradigms You are a self-motivated individual with a knack for problem-solving, possessing a solid understanding of customer needs. You work closely with business stakeholders, create comprehensive master and detailed test plans, and construct test automation solutions that encompass all business process aspects. You are execution focused and would develop a reputation for repeatedly delivering projects on time.

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and customers to become a specialist in the field
• Plan, create, and implement test automation solutions to ensure the highest quality of all our services
• Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure the application meets compliance, security and audit requirements
• Participate in the continual improvement of engineering tools, cloud-based technologies/services, and process
• Define and participate in Agile development process, including scoping, technical design, estimation effort, coding, testing, debugging, code reviews, maintenance and support
• Collaborate with cross-function teams and demonstrate great communication skills

We’re excited if you have

• 5+ years of experience in a QA Automation senior-level role
• Extensive experience in developing test automation using Selenium/Python, Selenium/Java and pytest frameworks
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful test automation strategies
• Experience in using various testing tools and technologies
• Deep understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design principles, and data structures
• Experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and Cypress framework
• Experience in MySQL like databases and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, self-driven, and make practical trade-offs based on business needs, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience in developing Finance or HR related applications
• Working experience with Tableau
• Working experience with Terraform
• Experience in creating workflows for Apache Airflow and Jenkins
• AI literacy and curiosity: You have either (1) used generative AI in your previous work or personal projects, or (2) are curious about it and have taken steps to explore or learn more.

Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

The Roku Culture

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.

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  Mid-Senior level

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Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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